Using a computed tomography (CT) test to measure calcium in coronary arteries can help predict future heart disease, according to a new study. But a second study is needed to determine whether the improvement is worth the extra cost and extra risk from radiation exposure.

The research, published April 28 in The Journal of the American Medical Association, studied 5,878 participants … read more »

The objective of a recent study was to evaluate the ability of CT to distinguish between usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP,) and to determine the effect of emphysema on the ability of CT to distinguish between the two conditions. … read more »

Dural tears are an important complication associated with burst fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. They can lead to persistent cerebrospinal fluid leak, meningitis, and nerve entrapment. Short of myelography, dural tears are very difficult to diagnose. … read more »

Radiologists can suggest the possibility of a dural tear in the setting of burst fracture when the central canal is narrowed by more than half, acute angle … read more »

The objective of a recent study was to determine if gadolinium administration is necessary for MRI follow-up of patients with cystic pancreatic lesions. … read more »

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Radiology Resident Training: Europe vs America
Stephen R. Baker, MD

64-MDCT Effective for Evaluating Aortic Valve Area
LaBounty TM, Sundaram B, et al: AJR; 2008;191 (December): 1652-1658

64-MDCT Accurate but Can’t Replace Conventional Angiography
Miller JM, Rochitte CE, et al: N Engl J Med; 2008;359 (November 27): 2324-2336

dPA Does Not Correlate With PH in Fibrosis Patients
Devaraj A, Wells AU, et al: Radiology; 2008;249 … read more »

The objective of a recent study was to examine the relationship between hepatic adenomas and fatty liver. … read more »